In 2 Samuel 1-4, we find that ambition can feel productive—until it turns bitter. In today’s episode, we’re in the early days of David’s rise to the throne, and everything around him seems to be pulling toward shortcuts: vengeance, rivalry, and power plays. But David refuses to build God’s kingdom work on murder, even when…
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In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, Steve Webb reads 1 Samuel 6–10, tracing Israel’s transition from God as King to their demand for a human ruler. The narrative explores the tension between trust and control, obedience and fear, as Saul is anointed and revealed as the king the people wanted. Along the…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 9 CEB; Ch. 10 NKJV Podcast Introduction It’s Gospels Saturday, and our reading will be Acts 9-10. I’m calling this episode “Peter Gets Another Lesson.“ Summary Acts 10 tells the story of Cornelius, a devout Gentile believer, and Peter’s realization that God’s salvation is for…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 10-11 NCV, Ch. 12-13 GNT, Ch. 14 NIRV Associate Producer Jørn Rune Reinertsen Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Chronicles 10-14. I’m calling this episode “Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant.” Comments on 1 Chronicles 13 Steve discusses the…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 20-22 CEV, Ch. 23-24 NCV Associate Producer Chris Hamilton, Timothy LaFontaine Podcast Introduction It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll complete the book of 2 Samuel with the reading of chapters 20-24. I’m calling this episode “A Clean Slate” I’m also going to talk a little…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 5-8 CEB, Ch. 9 NET Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Samuel 5-9. The show title is “No One Said It Would Be Easy.” Comments on 2 Samuel 5-6 Thoughts on 2 Samuel 5 Now that Saul is dead, God…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1-2 HCSB, Ch. 3-4 NASB Podcast Introduction This isHistory Tuesday, and we’ll read 2 Samuel 1-4 and the show title is “David Takes the Throne.” Comments on 2 Samuel 1-4 2 Samuel 1 The man who brought the report of Saul’s death to David…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 26-29 GWT; Ch. 30-31 HCSB Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Samuel 26-31 I’m calling this episode “The Ill-Advised Visit.” Comments on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Thoughts on 1 Samuel 26 and 27 Once more, David passes on an…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 21-22 GNT, Ch. 23-25 NIRV Podcast Introduction This is History Tuesday, and we’ll read 1 Samuel 21-25.. I’m calling this episode ˆWaiting For the Right Time.” Comments on 1 Samuel 23 and 24 In chapter 23, we saw that Saul was still after David,…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 16-17 NET, Ch. 18-20 NKJV Podcast Introduction Today is History Tuesday. We’ll read 1 Samuel 16-20. I’m calling the episode “Get In the Game.” Comments on 1 Samuel 16 “14Now the Spirit of the Lord had turned away from Saul, and an evil spirit…
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